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Quote: Originally posted by Greendemon315 on 28/5/2011

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Just take it easy, and you'll be fine. A stabiliser won't make any difference. That's not what it's for. In any case, you need to feel what's going on behind. You will get used to what it feels like.
Jim

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Sorry Jeff, but this on'e been done to death already.  Ten  years ago, that might have been a valid point of view, but all caravan and stabiliser manufacturers and the major clubs will now tell you that a stabiliser is now regarded as a comfort device only, and is not a safety device.

It has never been suggested that a stabiliser could be used to correct a basically unstable outfit.

The very last thing a newcomer needs is to take away the sensations of towing, it's something you need to get used to, and a person with no experience needs all the driving feedback he can get.

if the van is loaded incorrectly, then load it correctly.

You cannot ever use a stabiliser to correct problems. The less experience you have, the more harm it will do.  By all means, an experienced driver with a well balanced outfit can use a stabiliser to increase comfort.

Jim

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 29/5/2011

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Jim ive got to dissagree with you there,a stabilizer will stop swaying in the wind to a point, just like it does when the van starts to sway due to trucks passing or when the van is loaded incorrectly.

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Loading. tyre pressures and noseweight are the most important factors, as well as a heavy enough towcar.

Jim

hi all,  take care of your wording in  your posts on this subject someone might repost it leaving out the most relevant information.

Correct loading is critical.

all the best andy

Quote: Originally posted by AndrewK on 29/5/2011

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 29/5/2011Jim ive got to dissagree with you there,a stabilizer will stop swaying in the wind to a point, just like it does when the van starts to sway due to trucks passing or when the van is loaded incorrectly.

I can hardly credit it that anyone still believes that. It's dangerous nonesense. If you want the van to behave properly on the road then load it properly.

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Andrew

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